Halloween Special: The Pendle Witch Trials
Join us as we explore the sinister events that unfolded in 1612 in the Lancashire village of Pendle Hill. Lauren and Olivia will walk you through the intricate web of superstition, paranoia, and religious fervor that led to the infamous Pendle Witch Trials.Discover the lives and fates of the accused, like the notorious Demdike and Chattox families, as we unravel the stories of those who were caught in the crosshairs of a society plagued by fear and suspicion. Hear how accusations of witchcraft tore communities apart and led to the execution of several individuals.Resources:1612: The Disturbing Witch Trial That Shook Britain | The Pendle Witch Child | Chroniclehttps://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/My Mother Is a Witch and This I Know to Be True: The Voices of PendleSomething Wicked: The Lives, Crimes and Deaths of the Pendle Witches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us as we explore the sinister events that unfolded in 1612 in the Lancashire village of Pendle Hill. Lauren and Olivia will walk you through the intricate web of superstition, paranoia, and religious fervor that led to the infamous Pendle Witch Trials.Discover the lives and fates of the accused, like the notorious Demdike and Chattox families, as we unravel the stories of those who were caught in the crosshairs of a society plagued by fear and suspicion. Hear how accusations of witchcraft t...